Cyclocross Clinic with Ruckus MTB Skills
Free for Community Members
Cyclocross season is upon us! Have you ever wondered about cyclocross? How to ride and what to practice? This clinic is for beginners or first-time “cyclocrossers” as well as intermediate riders seeking to review the fundamentals. The goal of this clinic is to have FUN and learn about cyclocross in a very beginner-friendly environment. Cyclocross, gravel, and MTB bikes are all welcome!
Topics you may learn about:
– Cyclocross basics: dismount, carry, barriers, remount, corners, start
– Comfort and techniques for various surfaces: sand, off-cambers, steep ups/downs
– Equipment: How to select tires and pressure, bike maintenance, shoes/spikes for CX
– Think like a “crosser:” when to run vs. ride, line choice, attacking and blocking
– Discuss cyclocross bike tech, tire selection, and tire pressure
– Discuss race day: preride strategy, warmup protocols, fueling suggestions, etc.
More Ruckus skills clinics: https://www.ruckusmtbskills.